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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.84, 527.14 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.84, 527.14 and 234.50 is: 323.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.84 : 527.14 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.84/527.14 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.84x = 527.14 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.84x = 123,614.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,614.33/381.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.73

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